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Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four

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A team of scientists and film-makers explores the jungle wilderness of New Guinea. Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan discovers the nest of the world's smallest parrot. Show more

Treasures of Ancient Rome

Episode 1: Warts 'n' All

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for years

Alastair Sooke traces how the Romans during the Republic went from being art thieves and copycats to pioneering a new artistic style of warts 'n' all realism. Show more

Duration: 29 minutes

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David 'Kid' Jensen presents the pop chart programme, first shown on 26 January 1978 and featuring Rich Kids, Althea & Donna, Gordon Giltrap, Yellow Dog, Gallagher & Lyle, Baccara and Wings. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Jensen
Performer:
Rich Kids
Performer:
Althea & Donna
Performer:
Gordon Giltrap
Performer:
Terry Wogan
Performer:
Yellow Dog
Performer:
Baccara
Performer:
Wings
Performer:
Legs & Co.

Documentary following English folk-rock band Fairport Convention, famed for their pioneering 1969 album Liege and Lief, as they celebrate their 45th anniversary in 2012. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Rhodri Huw
Director:
Rhodri Huw
Executive Producer:
Paul Bullock
Executive Producer:
Gethin Scourfield
Narrator:
Frank Skinner

Treasures of Ancient Rome

Episode 1: Warts 'n' All

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC Four

Available for years

Alastair Sooke traces how the Romans during the Republic went from being art thieves and copycats to pioneering a new artistic style of warts 'n' all realism. Show more

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